Chapter 99

  "What was your reason for running away from home? If you said you wanted to go for a trip, we would have gone together! What the hell is this, Henna? How old are you! You're not a kid anymore!"

  I wiped my tears with the back of my hand.

  "I'm tired of living a prison life! You're the one who sees me like a child! You're the one who restricts me because of your enemies! I can't take a step without your permission, brother! My peers can go to any city they want, but I have no such right!"

  My brother frowned.

  "Don't talk as if you've never seen another city in your life! How many countries have you seen, how many cities have you seen! I didn't imprison you in your house!"

  Yes, I've seen...

  That was not what I wanted... I wanted to be free.  At least enough to decide for myself...

  "Brother, believe me, I'm tired... I'm lost, I'm scared! I want some rest. Can I go to my room?"